Systems and methods for supplying ink and toner cartridges

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20080040234A1
SERIAL NO

11502782

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Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for supplying ink or toner cartridges to a customer as part of a cartridge purchase program. One embodiment is directed to a method that involves receiving, in a receptacle, a used ink or toner cartridge from a customer, identifying the customer from customer identification information associated with the receptacle, and identifying the model of the used cartridge. The method further involves sending a replacement ink or toner cartridge to the customer of the same model as the used cartridge, and billing the customer for the replacement ink or toner cartridge.

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  • STAPLES THE OFFICE SUPERSTORE, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pee, Jeremy Brookline , US 1 13
Rankin, Scott M Holliston , US 1 13

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